Chris Potter takes one of the maybe greatest solos of all time 

That rythm section are the waves Chris so elegantly rides like a maniac

I can hear Mingus and Art Blakey saying, "yeah, that's it."

Remarkable. And boy, what a responsive band. They're really there with him, every step in the buildup of that amazing solo. That's what a great team does for ya.

I saw this band at an art museum in Buffalo, NY when Prime Directive came out.The venue was sold out when we got there so we just walked in and tried to fake like we had tickets (broke college kids /whatever). After they kicked us out we just sat on the ground next to the venue entrance and listened. During a pause some kind usher or manger came over and said that if we were gonna sit on the ground we might as well sit up next to the stage and watch the show. It sounded just like this. This music was over my head at the time, I just knew it was great. We stayed after and talked to the guys as they packed up, they were the usual jazz cats done with their gig and were gracious to let us hang. I bought all of Dave's and Chris's albums after that and have listened to this album and tune 1000s of times and have been influenced by Chris's playing in so many ways, not too mention Robin who is killer on the whole thing (everybody is). Thanks for the memory! Time to practice.

Steve Nelson should be acknowledged for His great playing.

and I'm here, practicing my Autumn Leaves arpeggios...

17 years later and still one of the best on RU-vid. This is just outstanding. Holland is always right there. What fun it would be to play in this band.

Dave Holland and Billy Kilson, a match made in heaven.

It’s always a dangerous claim to make, but in Chris Potter’s case it’s possible. He is probably the No 1 tenor player at the present and this is a fine example of why that is probably true. Well done for putting it out there, Jazz Awesomness.

This should have a million views.

this is indeed a great solo. but dave and billy provide such a fantastic launching pad for his explorations....and always helping to provide him with comfortable landings.....

What a stunner; that the group was on him with extraordinary telepathy put Potter in ideal light. Kilson is stepping out in the most fantastic ways on the vibe solo too.

Real ones recognize Steve Nelson’s solo could get its own video

Dave Holland sounds so friggin good here it’s criminal

Love it all!!! One of the greatest solos, sure and the drumming is otherworldly. Thanks for some of the best 16 minutes of my life!

Well, after accumulating literally days worth of recordings and bootlegs of Chris' playing, I believe you are right! I'm speechless. Great time to practice!

Greatest solo of all times ... I don't know, but great it is. But the real herio of this performance for me is the drummer. Amazing work he does...

I'm so glad this moment was recorded! Incredible energy!

With Michael Brecker sadly departed, Chris Potter is now the No 1 living saxophone player. No question.

Really like his sound in that period! A bit darker and warm.

This is one of those songs you hear in your dreams and can't possibly believe it exists

Dave Holland picks great sax players and even better drummers

I think this is my favorite song ever. Everything is 100% on. The horns are best friends, the percussion is going nuts in the background, and the bass is just like honey in my ears. And there is also a vibraphone.

I love how Billy Kilson sways in half-time to what he's playing.

I saw them at Cheltenham Jazz Festival that year. Mr Potter played some staggering solos. One of my favourite shows ever.

Holland and Potter just ripping it!!!!!!Awesome!!!!!!!!

In my opinion, we all know what that is worth, "greatest solo", and "all time" are pontless measuring sticks. As J. G. is purported to have said "the best one is the next one" or something like that. I'm glad someone included John Coltrane's Wise One below but even that is not the greatest of all time. All time isn't over yet. Thanks.

To my ear, this was on a level above anything since Coltrane's free jazz period. Potter is usually predictable, but his solo here is pure, raw energy communicated to the listener. All musicians in the group are feeling his vibe! Great video man!

Chris Potter is the best ! Thanks for this solo !!!

Simply wonderful.

His solo from Claressence is another brilliant one. From Dave's double album on ECM called....um...something that escapes me right now

Dave got that look on his face that says this is a moment in time.

love the 21/16 time signature!

This man is a fabulous saxo player, this chorus is one of the best i never heard

The whole band is taking a solo.

My fav solo is in The Balence with Dave Hoollande Quintet. Still he's always amazing and surprising

Wonderful arrangement. Love the change and leading up to it at about 12:45. Classic. Perfect.

".. his ideas and execution and flow as an improviser is really at a level that I have rarely seen before. I have often commented that Gary Burton and Ornette Coleman were two guys I played with who really stood out for the way they seemed to be bottomless pits of ideas in their own respective ways. Chris rivals that to me. He can just go on and on, deeper and deeper, and all with that amazing sound. He is one of the greatest musicians I have ever been around”. - Pat Metheny

Love the expression on Dave Holland's face. You can tell he is enjoying it. Wish this group was still together. Best jazz group since Miles mid sixties quintet.

Whoa...........................no words.............Thank you!!!

Incrèdible! Thanks for sharing....

reminds me a lot of the vibes on "Evolution" by Grachan Moncur III with Tony Williams Bobby Hutcherson Lee Morgan Jackie McClean and Bob Cranshaw, freaky fluid space jazz druids

You’d think the vibes solo is boring after potter does his thing but if you listen carefully it’s quite terrific actually, he’s just taking his time ya heard?

Fantastic solo and the bass player is AWESOME!

Fantastic.

Really wonderful- unstoppable.

Haven’t seen this video in a while and it randomly popped into my head and Its still as thrilling as when I first saw it! Man the whole ensemble is just superb and on their A game, definitely have to mention the drummer though sheeesh that’s a bad moths shut yo mouth

The whole band is relentless!

You know, people throw out phrases like "absolute best!" and "my favorite!" and so on like candy from a hungover Christmas parade Santa. But this is, unquestionably, one of the maybe greatest solos of all time - as advertised.

Chris Potter is the rider on the storm ! This solo is just solar !!! Incredible

Marvellous. What a rythmn section.....

They are on fire.

I adore how Chris builds his solo climactically with a semblance of space here and there, and with a touch of 'Tranesque spirituality as he is about to accomplish his objective - to create maximally, and give ALL of himself, musically. Additionally, I am fascinated at hearing how he has stored and retrieved on demand all those exercises and passages. Chris does so comfortably and effectively on demand without appearing to be practicing. Doubtlessly that is a feat solely reserved for a virtuoso like Mr. Chris Potter. Excelentissimo!

And I thought the title was clickbait lol

...one of the greatest solos of all time-no doubt! Chris goes way beyond awesome! Helps to play with a great band, too.

Music for the soul

I felt myself making faces I've never made before.

Heard them live in Philly on that tour (at sadly-closed-now Painted Bride Arts Center), it was this good!

...not sure I would go so far as to say the greatest solo in the history of Jazz...but would suggest that it is Potter's best solo effort so far. He is amazing on this clip and is a centrifugal force to that swirls his band mates along as they prod him to the next level...love Holland's expressions throughout....My Goodness...!

If you would like to hear another epic sax solo from Chris, punch up "West of Hollywood" from Steely Dan. It's extraordinary!!

This was an awesome tune and great solo - Great Base and drums real Jazz

10:45 megalovania

Incredible

WOW! WOW! WOW! Oh my goodness.

I saw this quartet around this time and it was a peak experience. My teenage mind absolutely blown. Am I crazy or was Brian blade on drums sometimes during this period?

thank you so much

Agreed. Just look at Kilson’s face at 7:07.

he's incredible.

Depth of field Dave's smile says it all.

Killer bro'!!! You are so high up there. Respect.

Chris on fire!

absolutely killin

Love this! Kind of reminds me of Lee Morgan's tune "The Gigolo"!

juste incroyable et merveilleux Chris Potter !

Dave Holland's face says it all!

Some serious men at work

I saw this combo in Seattle. Loved it. For once, I agree with the title of the video

Billy Kilson Was Here!

That's Jazz!!!!

FENOMENAL

Amazing, the whole band is amazing.

Further proof of my assertion that Jazz is the Rock & Roll of Classical Music....

Thanks to Rick Beato and whoa, listen to that band take off!!

holy mother of god

OMFG!!!

Yes !!!!! ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

Gawt Damn. A force of Nature.

Props to Steve Nelson!

Wow, that's a statement, amazing solo, not sure if I'd personally agree that it's the best solo ever in jazz, but can't deny that it could be one

What a fucking beast!!!

If you think this was his greatest, you should have been there last year when I saw him and Fred Hersch duet at Mezzrow in NYC. He's good here, but the propulsive force is Holland who is magnificent. What I like best about Chris is just when you think he's run out of ideas, here comes another.

Me waiting for Chris to release the hounds

The vibe guy is like, "Ohhkayee...how about some slow comping for awhile?!!"

yes!!!

Songs that belong on vinyl ❤

YES

Chris Potter is 👑

Yez! Yez!

Dave Chappelle on the drums killing it!

dam you rite awesome got to find that on c d